To thank my brilliant DR for the km's of great riding it's given me, I have compiled the following list for people looking for DR information.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Post a pic of your DR Here: http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=27400.0

Great thanks jenks. I have added them.LaCap is the tech man I will make my name gat if I start dishing out advice but I have done full services including valve clearance adjustment with the basic tools I have.I've had no breakdowns but have spare cables, tyre levers, patches, a spare 4mm tube, master links etc that I take with me on longer trips together with the duct tape and pratley putty!

Besides the obvious spanners and sockets you should have the little Suzuki jobbie to hold the tappet screws. You can substitute a pair of nose pliers but the Suzuki tool is cheap and packs small. And a feeler gauge. That's it. (For very long trips or DIY servicing only)Can't really help with stuff to take for breakdowns. Never broke down

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When I say breakdown, I mean stripping. I bought the good ol dr because I want to be able to do all the mechanical myself - including pulling the clutch basket and tranny refurb when she gets old. Apparently specialist tools required for engine stripping. I was just wondering what special tools I should order for that type of work. I want to get the stuff before Zook updates the dr.

You will ride a long time before needing pullers. Most likely clutch plates at around 60 000 km but they just slip out after unbolting the outside pressure plate. If it does not leak oil on the case or need a big end the bike should go a lifetime without splitting cases. I don't own a 650 but as with the 400 change oil regulary, your bike will thank you

You will ride a long time before needing pullers. Most likely clutch plates at around 60 000 km but they just slip out after unbolting the outside pressure plate. If it does not leak oil on the case or need a big end the bike should go a lifetime without splitting cases. I don't own a 650 but as with the 400 change oil regulary, your bike will thank you

Yeah. But you never know - something could blow. Nice stuff to have just in case.

Re oil changes. I give her a new drink every 1000ks. She purrs like a kitten!! Stunning bike.